Category Archives: Local News
State Headlines: Social Security Benefits Could Be Cut by 22%; Fourth of July DUI Crackdown Begins; Police Continue Search for Jodi Huisentruit; Greg Abel Becomes U.S. Citizen
Iowa Social Security Benefits Could Be Cut 22% By 2032 (Des Moines, IA) -- Iowans who depend on Social Security face benefit cuts by as much as 22 percent by 2032. U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa ...
Jun 29, 2026
Experts see potential for Iowa hydrogen, but need funding and data sharing
(Iowa Capital Dispatch) Hidden in Iowa's bedrock could be resources with the potential to launch a lucrative, clean energy economy in the state, but researchers say state actions and corporate interes...
Jun 29, 2026
DNR to Study Blue Catfish in Iowa Lakes
(Iowa) The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will begin a research project on blue catfish in Iowa lakes on July 1. John Lorenzen, Fisheries Biologist, said blue catfish have the potential to grow ...
Jun 29, 2026
TSA Fourth Of July Air Travel Expectations
(Springfield, VA) -- TSA is bracing to screen nearly 19-million air travelers across the Fourth of July holiday period. A TSA senior official says "security checkpoints are fully staffed and prepared ...
Jun 29, 2026
Celebrating America's 250th birthday at Produce in the Park
(Atlantic) Produce in the Park will celebrate America's 250th birthday during its July 2 farmers market in Atlantic City Park with family-friendly activities, live music and a salute to veterans. The ...
Jun 29, 2026
Lewis Teen Dies After Rollover Crash in Adair County
(Adair Co.) A Lewis teenager died after suffering injuries in a single-vehicle rollover crash late Saturday night in rural Adair County. According to the Iowa State Patrol, the crash occurred on Brown...
Jun 28, 2026
Heat Wave Persists While Severe Storms Loom Monday Night
(Des Moines) The threat for severe thunderstorms returns to the state Monday evening. Storms are expected to develop after dark across northwest Iowa and could continue into the overnight hours. The p...
Jun 28, 2026
Sheldon Man Dies Following Harrison County ATV Crash
(Harrison Co.) A Sheldon man died following an ATV accident Saturday evening in Harrison County, according to the Iowa State Patrol. The crash occurred at approximately 6:20 p.m. at the intersection o...
Jun 28, 2026
Atlantic City Council to Consider Changes to Property Mowing Abatement Fees
(Atlantic) The Atlantic City Council will consider the first reading of three ordinances on Wednesday. Ordinance No. 1065, which would amend Section 58.02 of the City Code governing the mowing of prop...
Jun 28, 2026
AHS Students Compete at the National Speech and Debate Tournament, Margaret McCurdy Reaches Semi-Final Rounds
(Atlantic) Last week four Atlantic High School students traveled to Richmond, Virginia to compete in the National Speech and Debate (NSDA) association's nation-wide tournament. This was AHS's 30th tim...
Jun 28, 2026 The AHS Speech and Debate National qualifiers, from left to right: Mark Andersen, Bailey Grieshaber, David Blake, Margaret McCurdy, John McCurdy, and Trisha Koenig. Image provided by Trisha Koenig.
